Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing

Overview

Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing assist machine operators, transport materials and perform other similar tasks. They are employed by rubber and plastic products manufacturing companies.

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Assist machine operators or assemblers in performing their duties

  • Assist in setting up and dismantling machinery and equipment

  • Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment

  • Transport materials and tools to and from work areas using hand trucks or other conveyance

  • Prepare raw materials for mixing process

  • Monitor machines to watch for jammed materials or defective products.

Job titles

  • airbag extractor - rubber products manufacturing
  • aircraft tire tube balancer
  • baling machine tender - rubber and plastic products manufacturing
  • baling press tender - rubber and plastic products manufacturing
  • balloon collar roller - rubber products manufacturing
  • balloon form stripper and cleaner - rubber products manufacturing

Employment prospects

Source: BC Labour Market Outlook 2024 edition

Annual salary

Low

$36,394

Median

$49,012

High

$56,979

Job openings

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British Columbia

73

expected job openings (5-year forecast)

Education and training

Employment requirements

  • Some secondary school education is usually required.

Additional information

  • Progression to machine operator or assembler positions in rubber and plastic products manufacturing is possible with experience.

Certification requirements

  • No certification requirements

Post-secondary programs in B.C.

No post-secondary education required

No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.

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